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Retroperitoneal myxoid liposarcoma in a 3.5-year-old Afghan child: a case report and review of the literature

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Myxoid liposarcoma is a malignant soft tissue sarcoma of adipocytic origin that predominantly affects adolescents and young adults. It is exceptionally rare in early childhood, with very few reported cases in children under the age of five. We present a rare case of a 3.5-year-old male child who was admitted to our emergency unit with a large abdominal mass. The patient underwent an exploratory laparotomy with complete excision of the mass, achieving negative surgical margins. Histopathological analysis confirmed the diagnosis of well-differentiated myxoid liposarcoma. The patient subsequently received six cycles of postoperative cyclophosphamide chemotherapy, administered at 20-day intervals. Follow-up tomography scan confirmed a favorable outcome with no evidence of recurrence.

Source: Oxford Medical Case Reports

DOI: 10.1093/omcr/omag091

Authors: Turyalai Hakimi, Sultan Ahmad Halimi

Institutions: Kabul University, Kabul University of Medical Sciences Abu Ali Ibn Sina

Language: English

Topic: Sarcoma Diagnosis and Treatment

Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,103